GPR DDS Adjunct Faculty

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) • Little Rock, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for its Dental General Practice Residency (GPR) program. This part-time role involves providing clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to residents in a hospital or academic setting. The position supports training aligned with the standards set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. UAMS is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences center, dedicated to educating and training healthcare professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• 5 years in practice as a licensed dentist OR completed a GPR/AEGD
• Current licensure from the Arkansas Board of Dental Examiners
• Current Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption

Responsibilities

• Oversee residents during clinical care hours
• Provide chairside teaching and case-based instruction
• Evaluate residents based on CODA standards provided by the program director
• Guide residents in managing medically complex patients
• Review and co-sign patient records and treatment notes
• Ensure safe, evidence-based treatment planning and execution
• Occasionally deliver lectures or seminars (depending on program needs)
• Mentor residents on clinical decision-making and professionalism
• Work with attending dentists, specialists, and hospital staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree